The T-Series holsters is the next evolution of Blackhawk’s Master Grip Principle. As the user naturally reaches down to draw on the holster, their hand lands exactly where it should to deploy their side arm.
Do you have a favorite Tactical Retailer article from the past year?
We have published a great variety of stories this year, from how-to pieces for installing or upgrading parts to reviews on rifles, pistols and gear. Our contributors have decades of accumulated knowledge in the field, at the shooting bench and behind the keyboard, where they deliver it to you to consider, parse and put to use.
Here is our list of editors’ picks for the top 10 Tactical Retailer stories of 2019.
1. The Debrief: Vista's Josh Waldron on the Future of Brands
Vista has been trending toward decentralization of its divisions — allowing its brands to shine and follow distinct paths with less reliance on shared services — and the hiring of Josh Waldron marks a dramatic step in that direction for the Blackhawk, Eagle and Uncle Mike’s brands. Tactical Retailer caught up with Waldron recently to get his thoughts on the future of his brands in the tactical market.
2. Everyday Defense: Clown Mask, Wooden Post and Scissors No Match for Concealed Carry
In the latest Everyday Defense case, an intruder with a clown mask, wooden post and scissors is no match for an employee with concealed carry.
3. Range Report: Mossberg Shockwave 590 Lasersaddle
The Mossberg 590 Shockwave has been a rather interesting sales phenomenon for dealers around the country: a shorter shotgun-based firearm in a size format that doesn't require NFA paperwork. Here's a closer look.
4. The Real Truth About Being a Gunsmith or Manufacturer
If you have an FFL license Type 01 or 02 and are wondering about where you draw the line between performing gunsmithing versus manufacturing, we have answers for you.
5. Range Report: RT-R Mod3 Riton Micro Dot
Tactical situations don’t wait for optimal conditions. Good weather, bad weather, day or night, completely unexpected or with some warning — when it’s go-time and your gear needs to work, it’s time. Brian McCombie gives his review of the tactical RT-R Mod 3 RMD red dot from Riton Optics.
6. Tactical Gear Focus: See the Latest Must-Have Products
Check out some of the hottest tactical firearms, accessories, optics and other items as chosen by our editors.
7. The Ruger Evolution: Selling the Firearms Customers Want
Ruger may not be the oldest firearm maker in the United States, but it is the largest and one of the most financially sound. The company’s product offerings are so diverse it likely has a gun to fit the needs of just about any shooter.
8. Selling Lead-Free Bullets and Ammunition
It's easy, to sell lead-free bullets and ammunition. But remember that tradition, sectional density copper fouling and accuracy still matter!
9. 9 Ways To Provide World Class Service, Profit
While big online retailers have plenty of systemic business advantages, you have advantages of your own. One of the biggest is customer service. Even in these days of online social everything, there’s not much more satisfying than a quality face-to-face experience.
10. Business Tip: Strategies for Avoiding an IRS Audit
One of the more nerve-wracking aspects of taxes for many shooting sports equipment business owners and managers continues to be the possibility of being audited. Here are strategies to avoid being caught in the crosshairs.
